sports Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to win Copa del Rey Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey in Seville on April 18, beating Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw, with goalkeeper Unai Marrero saving two spot kicks. 1 hour ago · Spain · 32 articles
crime Gunman opens fire in Kyiv supermarket; two killed, five injured Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said a shooter in Holosiivskyi district killed two people, wounded five, and is currently inside a supermarket while police carry out a special operation to detain him. 8 hours ago · Ukraine · 30 articles
politics Iran says it has reestablished control over the Strait of Hormuz Iranian military sources say the country has reestablished strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, while US commentary says the waterway is open even as a US blockade on Iran remains in effect; maritime monitors report resumed tanker movements carrying millions of barrels of oil. 15 hours ago · Iran · 41 articles
war French soldier killed and three injured in attack on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon President Macron identified the dead soldier as Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio, said three comrades were wounded, and called on Lebanon to arrest those responsible while coordinating with the U.N. mission UNIFIL. 11 hours ago · Lebanon · 22 articles
religion Pope Leo arrives in Angola as feud with Trump continues Pope Leo arrives in Luanda on April 18 for the third leg of his Africa tour, where his outspoken warnings on war, corruption and exploitation have intensified amid a public spat with US President Donald Trump. 18 hours ago · Angola · 31 articles
war Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz while Trump remains optimistic on a deal On 18 April 2026 Iran returned the Strait of Hormuz to military control a day after reopening, a step that complicates prospects for an imminent deal with the United States while President Trump maintains optimism. 8 hours ago · Iran · 16 articles
sports Cunha strike earns Man United 1-0 win at Chelsea Matheus Cunha's first-half finish from a Bruno Fernandes cross gave Manchester United a 1-0 win at Chelsea, boosting their push for Champions League qualification. 2 hours ago · United Kingdom · 9 articles
politics Sheinbaum travels to Barcelona to join progressive summit and mend ties with Spain President Claudia Sheinbaum goes to Barcelona to join a gathering of leftist leaders and to ease a diplomatic rift with Spain while insisting the meeting is not aimed at the United States. 13 hours ago · Mexico · 23 articles
crime Gunman kills six in Kyiv, dies after supermarket hostage standoff A 58-year-old man opened fire in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district on April 18, killing six and injuring 14 before barricading himself in a supermarket where police killed him after failed negotiations, and authorities are treating the case as a possible terrorist act. 4 hours ago · Ukraine · 7 articles
disaster Skydiver Crashes into Scoreboard at Virginia Tech Game, Rescued A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game Saturday, prompting an emergency response. The diver was safely rescued and stabilized by first responders after landing between the letters on the scoreboard. The incident caused a delay in the game's start. Virginia Tech officials confirmed the individual was stable and thanked responders for their swift professional response. 4 minutes ago · United States · 4 articles
war Iran fires on tankers, attacks two Indian-flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz Iran reversed its reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Apr 18, fired on vessels transiting the waterway and warned ships would be targeted while it protests a US blockade of its ports. 3 hours ago · Iran · 7 articles
politics Trump to loosen federal restrictions on psychedelic drugs The administration plans an executive order to expand research and ease federal limits on psychedelics, including $50 million for ibogaine studies, while directing agencies to speed approvals and reduce research barriers. 17 hours ago · United States · 22 articles
politics Obama Meets NYC Mayor Mamdani for First Time in Person Former President Barack Obama met New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in person for the first time on Saturday, visiting a Bronx child care center where they read to preschoolers and led a sing-along. The meeting marked just over Mamdani's 100th day in office. Obama had previously offered to serve as a "sounding board" during Mamdani's campaign. The visit aimed to build momentum from Mamdani's early accomplishments as the city's mayor. 33 minutes ago · United States · 4 articles
markets Tanker fired on by gunboats in Strait of Hormuz UK Maritime Trade Operations reports a tanker was fired on by two gunboats it linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, and says the vessel and crew were reported safe on 18 April 2026. 11 hours ago · Iran · 15 articles
business National Lottery results for Saturday 18 April Winning Lotto numbers 1, 4, 12, 15, 39, 47 with Bonus Ball 48 and Thunderball numbers 2, 9, 15, 28, 33 with Thunderball 5 for Saturday 18 April. 4 hours ago · Spain · 11 articles
war N. Korea Fires 7th Ballistic Missile of Year, 4th in April North Korea fired suspected ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on April 19, marking its seventh ballistic missile launch this year and fourth in April alone. Japan's Defense Minister confirmed multiple launches with projectiles falling outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. South Korea's military is analyzing the missiles' specifications. The tests violate UN Security Council resolutions, though Pyongyang rejects the restrictions as a sovereign right to self-defense. Japan, the United States, and South Korea are coordinating their response. 12 minutes ago · North Korea · 3 articles
economy US extends waiver allowing purchases of Russian oil at sea through May 16 The US Treasury on April 17 extended a waiver allowing purchases of Russian oil loaded by that date for about a month, aiming to limit energy price spikes amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. 23 hours ago · United States · 21 articles
crime IDF strikes Hezbollah in southern Lebanon after militants approach yellow line Israeli forces said they struck Hezbollah positions after militants neared the UN demarcation known as the yellow line; Hezbollah called the moves a ceasefire breach and said it would notify Iran while the US said it has barred Israeli strikes on Lebanon. 12 hours ago · Lebanon · 13 articles
sports City Host Arsenal in Pivotal Premier League Title Showdown Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday in a potential title-deciding clash, holding a six-point lead over Pep Guardiola's side. Arsenal have won just one of their last five matches, while City are in peak form after beating Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea. A City win would cut the gap to three points with a game in hand. Mikel Arteta faces mounting pressure after three consecutive runners-up finishes. 32 minutes ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles
celebrity Webber Opens Up About Alcohol Recovery, Wine Auction Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed he is a recovering alcoholic who attends daily AA meetings after checking himself into a clinic 16 months ago. The Phantom of the Opera composer admitted his drinking had spiraled after initially quitting in 2016, with his wife Madeleine saying the family had reached a 'desperate state.' He is now writing two new musicals and auctioning his remaining wine collection through Christie's for charity. 7 minutes ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles